Title: Senior Communications Specialist - Social Media Content Creator

Location: Richmond United States

Job Description:

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Are you a passionate storyteller with a knack for creating captivating short-form video content? Dominion Energy is seeking a social-first content creator who lives and breathes platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). In this role, you will have the freedom to conceptualize, shoot, edit, and publish engaging content that aligns with our brand voice while feeling organic to each platform. We are looking for someone who has experience shooting and editing video content both on an iPhone and DSLR.

The ideal candidate will be able to help Dominion Energy move faster on social, create timely and trend-aware content, and bring attention to the moments, people, and partnerships that make our work matter. The role will be supporting brand channels across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of social strategies to ideate, shoot, and edit short-form video content (Reels, Shorts) that feels native to each platform.
• Create high-impact visuals - graphics, text overlays, and photography - that reflect the lives of our customers and employees.
• Track and pitch content ideas based on relevant social trends and cultural moments, while staying true to Dominion Energy's voice.
• Collaborate with nonprofit and environmental organizations and community partners to co-create content that tells a shared story
• Step in when our internal video teams cannot, capturing quick-turn content from events, community activations, or daily operations
• Help continue to shift our feed from "informative" to "engaging and emotionally resonant"
• Confidently direct talent or appear on-camera when needed
• Travel to various locations in Virginia and South Carolina
• Move ideas from idea to execution with a nimble, real-time mindset-fueling reactive content that connects with culture, trends, and how audiences engage on each platform.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Senior Communications Specialist - Social Media Content Creation: 5+ years of social content creation experience (brand, agency, or creator).

• Demonstrated ability to produce, edit, and publish short form video (using an iPhone and DSLR) and photography.
• Strong command of platform best practices (Meta, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Reddit).
• Fluency with mobile-first editing tools as well as traditional desktop editing tools (Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro).
• Able to move fast, make smart creative decisions, and collaborate across teams.
• Clear understanding of what content drives audience engagement.
• Curiosity to learn more about energy industry.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communications

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. 

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion Energy

There are many reasons to work at Dominion Energy, but below are the top three reasons employees have shared with us. Click on each of the links to learn more!

1. Safety Centric Work Environment

2. Generous Pay and Benefits

3. Collaborative & Inclusive Culture

About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter's day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.

Join us!

Facts:

• 17,000 employees
• Headquarters: Richmond, VA
• 16 states in the US
• $100 billion of assets
• Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
• 100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050

Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050.